EPIC lab: Enhancing Participation In the Community

Goal: Enhancing participation in the community through innovative research, education, collaboration, and knowledge translation.  

Aims:                                                         

·      Conducting research that enhances mobility, participation and health-related quality of life across the lifespan.

·      Exploring areas of research that include understanding and measuring factors that impact the participation experience and innovating interventions that address individuals, assistive technology, and the environment.

·      Provide a quality learning environment that attracts high-quality trainees to succeed and contribute to the clinical and research community.

·      Collaborate with stakeholders in the knowledge translation process ensuring it is relevant and progressive.

·      Create linkages and collaborations with local, national and international researchers in complementary areas of investigation.

·      Encourage involvement of multiple disciplines within our research

To address the aims of the lab, EPIC lab investigators employ a variety of research methodologies including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs.

The EPIC lab is located in room RR367 in the Health Sciences Centre Rehabilitation Hospital and is part of the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus. The 1000 square foot lab has space for mobility-based data collection; private assessment areas with plinths; equipment for a standardized Wheelchair Skills Test and training; computer stations and meeting space for graduate students; and two private offices for students and research assistants. 

Use the links below to learn more about the principal researchers of the EPIC lab: